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A California man faces federal charges for allegedly flying drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base. Getty Images

Man arrested after allegedly flying drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base

This week on Weapons and Warfare, Ryan Robertson delves into the Army's efforts to modernize office spaces for today's soldiers. Janson Communications

Army enhancing soldier experiences, modernizing office space: Weapons and Warfare

AeroVironment, a leading defense contractor based in Virginia, unveiled a new AI-powered drone to the battlefield in 2024. AeroVironment

AeroVironment introduces customizable AI UAV to the battlefield: Weapon of the Week

To transform IMCOM-Europe's building into a strategically branded facility, the Army spent $2.5 million and hired Janson Communications. Janson Communications

IMCOM-Europe revamping HQ into strategically branded facility

Ukraine’s navy, mainly consisting of unmanned drones, has significantly upgraded its domestically produced Sea Baby unmanned surface vessels. Ukraine Armed Forces

Ukraine’s Sea Babies are once again changing naval warfare

The U.S. deployed A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, commonly known as Warthogs, to the Philippines for joint training exercises. 944th Fighter Wing

US Air Force deploys A-10 ‘Warthogs’ to Philippines

Ukraine is deploying the Droid TW 12.7, a compact robotic combat system with a 12.7mm machine gun, enhancing its military modernization. Defense of Ukraine

Ukraine approves robotic combat droid for military use

The unmanned fleet will have a surveillance system to record activity lying below the water's surface, seeking out instances of sabotage. DVIDS

NATO to protect undersea cables with ‘sea drones’ amid global tensions

The Assad regime in Syria is over. While the campaign to oust him lasted just 12 days, the ripple effects could last decades. Reuters

Assad ouster in Syria will have ‘ripple effects’ in Iran, Russia

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy pardoned 33 individuals and commuted the sentences of three women in his first use of clemency. AP Images

Mystery drone sightings: 21 New Jersey mayors call for governor to investigate

A former Russian prison boss is reportedly dead after a car bombing in Ukraine. Russia Investigative Committee

Former Russian prison boss killed in car bombing in occupied Ukraine

House Speaker Johnson says Congress will block U.S. tax dollars to fund gender-affirming care for transgender children of military members. Getty Images

Congress will block tax dollars in gender-affirming care for military kids: Report

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is open to deploying Western troops as part of a NATO-linked security framework. Getty Images

Ukraine pushes for NATO action, open to Western troops

Taiwan is reporting one of the largest Chinese naval deployments near its waters in recent months, with nearly 90 vessels and reserved airspace zones near the island sparking fresh concerns about regional security and military posturing. The seven airspace zones are near its Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, which Taiwan says could signal upcoming military exercises. Reuters

Taiwan on alert as China deploys 90 ships in military exercise

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, calling it a historic day. Reuters

Israel sends troops into Golan Heights buffer zone in response to coup in Syria

After 13 years of civil war, back and forth offensives and civilian crackdowns in Syria, long time dictator Bashar Assad has fled to Moscow. Reuters

Biden, Trump react to reignited rebellion in Syria as Assad flees

China and Russia's partnership in the Arctic poses security threats near Alaska, altering regional dynamics according to U.S. officials. Getty Images

Pentagon warns of China-Russia alliance threatening Arctic security

Amnesty International is the first major human rights organization to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, releasing a report of its evidence. Getty Images

New Amnesty International report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

A Hamas commander who led a deadly assault on a kibbutz during the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks is dead. The IDF says they killed him in an airstrike. Reuters

IDF, Shin Bet say Israel killed Hamas commander involved with Oct 7 attacks

A judge ruled the U.S. Naval Academy can use race as a factor in admissions, rejecting a challenge from Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA). Getty Images

Judge rules Naval Academy can consider race as a factor in admissions

Moscow warned the West against deeper involvement in the Ukraine conflict, signaling its readiness to defend its interests. Reuters

Russia will use ‘any means’ to defend interests: Russian foreign minister

The U.S. Army successfully conducted a double-shot test strike using a new long-range missile, known as PrSM. Lockheed Martin

US Army conducts double-shot with ATACMS missile replacement

The Philippines says the Chinese coast guard fired water cannons and hit one of its ships in the South China Sea on Wednesday. AP Images

Philippines says Chinese coast guard sideswiped, fired water cannon at ship

A trial is underway in Britain where prosecutors accuse three Bulgarians of being part of a Russian spy ring that targeted Ukrainian soldiers. East-West Digital News

Russians accused of operating spy ring targeting Ukrainian soldiers at US base